Wir bei Charles River setzen uns mit Leidenschaft dafür ein, die Lebensqualität der Menschen zu verbessern. Unser Auftrag, unsere wissenschaftliche Führungsrolle und unser starkes Zielbewusstsein leiten uns bei allem, was wir tun und wir gehen jeden Tag mit dem Wissen an, dass unsere Arbeit dazu beiträgt, die Gesundheit und das Wohlbefinden von Menschen auf der ganzen Welt zu verbessern.
Dein Einstieg ins Labor – wir suchen dich!
Du hast deine BTA-Ausbildung abgeschlossen oder gerade deinen Bachelor in Biologie oder Biotechnologie erworben und möchtest praxisnah im Labor starten? Bei uns in Erkrath erwartet dich ein strukturierter Einstieg, feste Ansprechpartner:innen und ein langfristiger Arbeitsplatz – auch ohne Industrieerfahrung. Wir suchen neue Kolleg:innen für unterschiedliche Laborbereiche – gemeinsam finden wir heraus, welches Team am besten zu Dir und deinen Stärken passt.
Das könnten Deine Aufgaben im Labor sein
- Durchführung biologischer und zellbasierter Laborarbeiten
- Nachweis von Viren und Mikroorganismen in biologischen Probenmaterialien
- Mitarbeit bei der Entwicklung und Optimierung von Testsystemen
- Sorgfältige Dokumentation und Auswertung von Ergebnissen
- Arbeiten nach GMP-Qualitätsstandards
- Zusammenarbeit im Laborteam, aktive Mitgestaltung von Prozessen
Du übernimmst klar definierte Aufgabenbereiche, wirst Schritt für Schritt eingearbeitet und kannst nach der Einarbeitung zunehmend eigenverantwortlich arbeiten.
Dein Profil
- Abgeschlossene Ausbildung als BTA oder Biologielaborant (m/w/d)
oder Bachelorabschluss (B.Sc.) in Biologie, Biotechnologie oder vergleichbar - Erste praktische Laborerfahrung aus Ausbildung, Praktikum oder Abschlussarbeit
- Motivation, Neues zu lernen und Prozesse aktiv mitzugestalten
- Sorgfältige, strukturierte Arbeitsweise
- Teamorientierung und Verantwortungsbewusstsein
Du erfüllst nicht jeden Punkt zu 100 %? Entscheidend sind Motivation, Lernbereitschaft und zuverlässige Arbeitsweise.
Das erwartet dich bei uns
- Unbefristeter Arbeitsvertrag
- Planbare & flexible Arbeitszeiten
- Strukturierte Einarbeitung mit festen Ansprechpartner:innen
- Interne Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten
- Kollegiales, unterstützendes Team
- Moderne Laborinfrastruktur
- Klare Prozesse und Qualitätsstandards
Über uns
Wir alle bei Charles River Laboratories teilen eine große Leidenschaft, wenn wir unsere gemeinsame Mission verfolgen: Wir wollen ein gesünderes Leben schaffen. Die Möglichkeit, im Leben von Menschen auf der ganzen Welt etwas zu bewirken, ist das, was uns jeden Tag aus dem Bett treibt. Stell dir vor, du könntest deine Talente einsetzen, um neue Entdeckungen und klinische Durchbrüche voranzutreiben, die die Gesundheit der Menschen weltweit verbessern. Deshalb ist eine Karriere bei uns so viel mehr als nur ein Job. Es ist eine zielgerichtete Reise.
Jetzt bewerben – werde Teil unseres Teams als Lab Technician
Bewerbe dich unkompliziert über unser Online-Portal (Job-ID 232055). Wir benötigen deinen Lebenslauf, deinen frühestmöglichen Starttermin, sowie deine Gehaltsvorstellung.
Wir freuen uns darauf, gemeinsam den passenden Einsatzbereich für dich zu finden.
Charles River: Biologics Testing Solutions
Mit über 50 Jahren Erfahrung und bewährter regulatorischer Kompetenz kann die Charles River Biologics-Gruppe sich den Herausforderungen von Biotech- und Pharma-Unternehmen weltweit stellen. Wir unterstützen mit Dienstleistungen wie Kontaminations- und Verunreinigungstests, Proteincharakterisierung, Bioassays, virale Clearance-Studien sowie Stabilitäts- und Chargenfreigabeprogrammen Kunden während des gesamten biologischen Entwicklungszyklus, von der Einrichtung und Charakterisierung von Zellbanken bis hin zu präklinischen und klinischen Studien und der Markteinführung von Produkten. Ganz gleich, ob Kunden eigenständige Dienstleistungen, ein maßgeschneidertes Testpaket oder In-house-Support benötigen, unsere Biologics-Gruppe kann für jeden Bedarf eine maßgeschneiderte Lösung entwickeln. Jedes Jahr werden mehr als 20.000 biologische Testberichte und über 200 lizenzierte Produkte von unserem Biologics-Team ausgesendet.
Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.criver.com.
Helping you find your moment
You take great care and effort when you apply for a job with us. Rest assured that we’ll be just as diligent in finding the role that’s right for you. Here’s how our hiring process works:
Job Search
Learn about CRL, our culture, and why we do the work we do while also searching for roles that match your interests and expertise.
Application
Create a profile and apply to as many roles as you have an interest.
Note: Depending on the role, you may be required to include a resume in your application.
Assessment and application review
Complete assessments, if requested, to determine whether the role is likely to be a good fit for you – and vice versa. The recruiter will review your resume and qualifications against the requirements of the role and will determine next steps.
Note: At any point in the process, you can log into your profile to review the status of your application.
Interview
Engage in our interview process by meeting with a group of interviewers who will provide information on the company, culture, and your role while also asking you questions to assess your skills, interests, and expertise. This is also a great time for you to ask questions and better understand how we foster a sense of belonging at Charles River.
Note: Charles River leverages technical and behavioral-based interview questions based on our DNA (Care, Lead, Own, and Collaborate). Please familiarize yourself with the DNA and be prepared to relate your experiences to them.
Job offer and onboarding
Receive a competitive offer either by phone or email from a Charles River recruiter or hiring manager. The offer will include your title, salary, location, and other relevant information.
Note: Upon acceptance, you will work with your recruiter to confirm a start date and will receive paperwork to electronically complete prior to your start. For US-based roles, upon your acceptance, you will be required to take a pre-employment drug screen and pass a criminal background check.
Job Search
Learn about CRL, our culture, and why we do the work we do while also searching for roles that match your interests and expertise.
Application
Create a profile and apply to as many roles as you have an interest. Note: Depending on the role, you may be required to include a resume in your application.
Assessment and Application Review
Complete assessments, if requested, to determine whether the role is likely to be a good fit for you – and vice versa. The recruiter will review your resume and qualifications against the requirements of the role and will determine next steps.
Note: At any point in the process, you can log into your profile to review the status of your application.
Interview
Engage in our interview process by meeting with a group of interviewers who will provide information on the company, culture, and your role while also asking you questions to assess your skills, interests, and expertise. This is also a great time for you to ask questions and better understand how we foster a sense of belonging at Charles River. Note: Charles River leverages technical and behavioral-based interview questions based on our DNA (Care, Lead, Own, and Collaborate). Please familiarize yourself with the DNA and be prepared to relate your experiences to them.
Job offer and onboarding
Receive a competitive offer either by phone or email from a Charles River recruiter or hiring manager. The offer will include your title, salary, location, and other relevant information. Note: Upon acceptance, you will work with your recruiter to confirm a start date and will receive paperwork to electronically complete prior to your start. For US-based roles, upon your acceptance, you will be required to take a pre-employment drug screen and pass a criminal background check.
Featured jobs
Important things are happening every moment at Charles River. This means exciting new career opportunities for you to explore. Take a look and apply today!
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Moment by moment
At Charles River, you’ll be able to contribute to incredible breakthroughs while experiencing exciting opportunities for growth and development.
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UX/UI Designer
Advocate for user-centered design solutions. Create distinctive, consistent, branded digital experiences across multiple platforms, devices, and channels.
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Sr. UX/UI Designer
Define and drive UX/UI strategies and interaction designs – from scratch and for scale – that solve business and user problems.
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Associate Director
Work with Sr. UX/IX Designers and developers to assess problems and develop solutions. Execute on plan by building coding standardisations and automating processes.
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Director, Digital Data Enablement
Lead UX management and operational teams across business units and technical teams. Identify and define fit-for-purpose strategies to integrate best practices.
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Sr. Director UX/UI Design
Mentor, coach, and guide designer teams on design strategy related to research insights, execution, continuous integration, and automated deployment.
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Animal Care Technician I-IV
Maintain the well-being of our animals by providing food, water, and a clean environment.
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Animal Care Technologist I-IV
Provide specialised care to maintain and monitor our animal's health and physical environment.
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Veterinary Technician
Help monitor, document, and triage all laboratory animal health cases.
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Team Leader / Supervisor
Supervise, train, mobilise, empower, and develop a high-performing team.
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Research Associate
Coordinate and plan activities according to study plan guidelines.
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Intern Level I
Support process/procedure improvement based on site and department needs. Gain knowledge of our corporate environment to navigate cross-functional department collaboration.
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Intern Level II
Complete comprehensive departmental projects incorporating mentorship of Level I interns as a professional development component.
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Biomanufacturing Technician I-III
Oversee the production, formulation, and banking of cellular products while maintaining compliance with GMP, GDP, and aseptic guidelines.
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Biomanufacturing Lead / Specialist
Maintain in-depth knowledge of specialised equipment to address questions as a Subject Matter Expert for the required equipment.
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Clinical Veterinarian I-III
Responsible for delivering professional veterinary services and helping to manage all phases of health care for the animal colony.
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Senior Clinical Veterinarian
Utlise knowledge of laboratory animal medicine to optimise the scientific objectives of animal research protocols.
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Principal Veterinarian / Associate Director
Conduct veterinary consultations, make treatment recommendations, communicate with study directors, and follow cases through to resolution.
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Director, Laboratory Animal Medicine
Provide technical and professional oversight of all animal care and use functions involving site laboratory animals.
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Technician I-III
Follow SOP and protocols in the areas of animal handling, husbandry, and blood/urine collection.
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Technician IV-V
Handle advanced technician duties, including anesthesia, leadership and specialised sample collections.
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Project Leader (Scientific)
Serve as a scientific expert for the Lab with responsibility for staff-conducted studies.
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Team Leader (People Leader)
Oversee team activities and gain leadership skills on the path to becoming a Team Supervisor.
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Team Supervisor (People Leader)
Responsible for overall employee supervision, staff development, and team success.
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Financial Analyst
Help analyse financial data, extract/define relevant information, and interpret data.
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Financial Analyst II
Responsible for analysis, forecasting, budgeting, accounting administration, and reporting of projects.
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Senior Financial Analyst
Handle weekly and monthly forecasting and annual budget preparation. Prepare financials and key indicators for business reviews.
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Manager, Business Finance
Partner with operating businesses to raise standards in key decision areas. Present a dynamic industry, competitor, and economic context.
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Finance Director, Operation
Support all business aspects, working with site teams to direct weekly/monthly forecasting and annual budget preparation.
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Biomanufacturing Technician I
Support the production, formulation, and banking of novel cellular products (including cGMP, GDP, and aseptic processing).
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Biomanufacturing Technician II
Perform specialised activities in the production, formulation, and banking of novel cellular products (including cGMP, GDP, and aseptic processing). Train Biomanufacturing Technician 1.
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Biomanufacturing Technician III
Help advance the production, formulation, and banking of novel cellular products (including cGMP, GDP, and aseptic processing) while interacting with clients.
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Biomanufacturing Lead / Specialist
Maintain in-depth knowledge of specialised equipment to address questions as a Subject Matter Expert for the required equipment.
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Biomanufacturing Supervisor
Oversee biomanufacturing personnel, ensuring compliance with cGMP’s, CRL quality systems, and process documents in biomanufacturing.
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Biomanufacturing Manager
Lead biomanufacturing activities in the start-up and cGMP production of novel cellular products. Schedule and manage staff, ensuring a safe and compliant working environment.
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Client Manager
Ensures high-quality customer service through multi-site coordination. Deliver timely, accurate, and comprehensive responses to sponsor requests.
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Business Development Director
Deliver profitable sales growth by targeting and visiting clients to build strong relationships and customer loyalty.
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Senior Business Development Director
Plan and execute a territory-based field sales strategy. Drive growth through targeted long- and short-term account plans.
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Regional Sales Manager
Manage sales team within North America's Safety Assessment sales region to achieve sales and profit goals.
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Director
Partner with site leadership to achieve performance goals, develop staff, and deliver succession planning.
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Senior Director / General Manager
Lead a multi-functional team to ensure integrated operations. Collaborate with senior leadership to form plans, objectives, and policies.
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Executive Director
Lead a global, mutidisciplinary team. Develop short and long-term strategic plans tp maximise growth and profitability.
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Corporate Vice President
Provide leadership, direction, and advice to leadership and finance teams. Accountable for financial planning, directing, and controlling.
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About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage Contract Research Organisation (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. With 100 sites around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients’ unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world.
Supporting your well-being
Your dedication and passion make a life-saving difference in lives around the world. We’re committed to providing you with benefits that elevate your quality of life.
Financial
- Earnings + incentives
- Retirement benefits
- Holidays + time away
- Recognition
- Employee Assistance
Career
- Professional development opportunities
- Career development
- Awards
- Educational support
Health & wellness provision
- Employee well-being support
- Family Support Assistance
- Parental benefits + family formation benefits
- Work-life balance flexibility
Social and Community
- Culture of inclusion
- 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) with >3,000 members
- Opportunities for paid volunteer time off
- Community outreach + matching gift + engagement activities
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage Contract Research Organisation (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. With 100 sites around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients’ unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world.